Missoula to Los Angeles flight distance & time (MSO-LAX)

How far is Missoula from Los Angeles by plane? The great circle distance from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 1,486 km / 802 nm, about 2h 2m flight time, with an initial heading of 196° (SSW).

FromMissoula International Airport (MSO), Missoula, US
ToLos Angeles International Airport (LAX), Los Angeles, US
Distance1,486 km · 802 nm · 923 mi
Initial heading196° (SSW)

Airlines on this route

Aircraft with enough range to fly MSO to LAX nonstop

TypeRange
de Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover 805 nm / 1,491 km
Supermarine Southampton 808 nm / 1,496 km
Morane-Saulnier M.S.760 Paris 810 nm / 1,500 km
Cessna 318 T-37 Tweet 810 nm / 1,500 km
Fairey Albacore 810 nm / 1,500 km
Caudron C.500 Simoun 810 nm / 1,500 km
FMA, Fabrica Militar de Aviones IA 63 Pampa 810 nm / 1,500 km
Mikojan Gurewitsch / Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-29 810 nm / 1,500 km
Airspeed AS.10 Oxford 810 nm / 1,500 km
Dornier Wal (Do Gs / Do J / Do 15 / Do 16) 810 nm / 1,500 km
Hispano HA-200 / HA-220 Saeta 810 nm / 1,500 km
Nord Aviation N 260 815 nm / 1,509 km
Fairey Gannet 820 nm / 1,519 km
Grumman F6F Hellcat 821 nm / 1,520 km
SOKO G-2 Galeb / J-1 Jastreb 821 nm / 1,520 km
Grumman OV-1 Mohawk 821 nm / 1,520 km
Gloster Javelin 826 nm / 1,530 km
Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-42 / Yak-42 826 nm / 1,530 km
Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-42 / Yak-42 826 nm / 1,530 km
Piper PA-31T Cheyenne 840 nm / 1,556 km

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Missoula from Los Angeles?
The great circle distance between Missoula and Los Angeles is 1,486 km (802 nm / 923 mi).
How long is the flight from Missoula to Los Angeles?
A direct flight from MSO to LAX takes about 2h 2m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
Is there a nonstop flight from Missoula to Los Angeles?
Yes - 1 airline currently operates this route, see the list above.